Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and cheese?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B1; however, cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% more.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).
We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cheese, cheddar types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more IronIron | +614.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7788.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1037.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +279.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4645.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +816.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +970% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 18.867g | 86% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 710mg | 70% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 455mg | 59% |
Selenium | 28.5µg | 52% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 33.31g | 50% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
Protein | 1.9g | 22.87g | 42% |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 33% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 330µg | 33% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
Sodium | 653mg | 28% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 23% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 404kcal | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.059mg | 17% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 9% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 3.09g | 3% |
Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
Potassium | 76mg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 3.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.917g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +262.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +130.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1103.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4658.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +363.8% |